Westminster dentist explains how to treat sleep disorders without CPAP

Hello Baltimore sleep apnea sufferers. Did you know there are alternatives to CPAP?

Do you suffer from sleep disorders such as sleep apnea? Have you been told that you need to use CPAP in order to get a decent night’s sleep? Does using the CPAP machine make it virtually impossible for you to fall asleep or stay asleep? Are you looking for alternatives that will help you get your life back? If you answered yes to these questions, you may want to consider visiting a dentist in Baltimore/Westminster in order to find relief from your sleep apnea problems. In fact, your dentist may be able to help you even when no one else has been able to.

Sleep apnea is more than just a sleep stealer

If you suffer from sleep apnea you know how frustrating it is to try to get a good night’s sleep. You probably often wake up in the morning feeling drained of energy, as if you never went to sleep at all. In addition to the frustration that you may be feeling as a result of suffering from sleep apnea, the disorder itself can sometimes be dangerous, resulting in severe medical problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease. In some cases it can even prove to be deadly; sleep deprived sleep apnea sufferers are more likely to have accidents. Even if your case is not that severe, you no doubt find you are more of a spectator than a participant in your life. The lack of energy and the inability to concentrate that comes with a lack of sleep is virtually a universal symptom of sleep apnea.

Dreadful CPAP

If you suffer from sleep apnea, you have likely been told to use a CPAP machine to keep your airways open while you are sleeping. While this machine definitely helps, many people find it to be an uncomfortable, annoying solution. CPAP machines are noisy, making it hard to sleep. The are also uncomfortable, causing a dry nose, and rubbing and chafing of your skin. Sleeping with a mask strapped your face alone is difficult for many people to deal with. You may find that is virtually impossible to go to sleep just because of the mask itself.

Finding your CPAP alternative

You may be relieved to find out that you can find relief from sleep apnea without using a CPAP machine. Yes! There are alternatives. Your Westminster dentist may suggest CPAP alternatives such as

Positional therapy: Belts, cushions and pillows that stop you from sleeping on your back might be all you need.

Surgery to move your jaw forward might solve the problem.

Oral appliances: Mouthguards designed to move your jaw forward could eliminate the need to use CPAP

Your dentist can also help you decide if Provent is right for you. Provent is a mechanism fits inside your nose and keeps your airway open by using a valve to control the air to flow.

Learn more about sleep disorder solutions

The best way to get the right treatment is to arm your self with knowledge. That way you can be an active participant in your treatment, ensuring you’ll get the most effective solution for your individual concerns. If you would like to learn more about sleep disorders, please download my free e-book, “A Sleep Disorder Can Kill You”. If you have any comments, questions or stories to share that will help others find their CPAP alternative, please share the here.

A practicing dentist since 1982, Dr. Gary Imm, provides advanced cosmetic dentistry, including smile makeovers, sedation, implant and TMJ services. He is committed to progressive, extraordinary care for his guests. All Smiles Dental Care trains at least 300 hours each year at such prestigious centers as the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dentistry. (LVI)